When it comes to JR commercials, there are all kinds: ones that showcase beautiful footage of tourist spots around Japan, ones that capture trains in motion, and of course the classic “JR SKISKI” series that appears every winter!
These commercials use music that perfectly matches their imagery—gentle tracks that highlight the beauty of the visuals, or upbeat tunes that convey the exhilarating speed of a train.
Many of the songs featured in the “JR SKISKI” series go on to become beloved winter staples, so there are quite a few standout CM tracks.
In this article, we’ll introduce all the songs that have been used in JR commercials so far.
You’re sure to find those buzzworthy tracks or the ones you heard in a CM and couldn’t get out of your head.
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SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]
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A medium-tempo track by [Alexandros] that was featured in JR East’s “JR SKISKI” campaign from 2016 to 2017.
Its sound, which paints a picture of snow falling silently, and its wistful lyrics are endlessly beautiful, and when winter comes, you can’t help but long for “SNOW SOUND.” Some of you may have heard it at ski resorts.
It captures feelings that arise precisely because it’s an extraordinary experience you can’t usually have, and the love that places wishes upon the snow makes your heart skip a beat.
Be sure to pay attention to the realistic depictions and the dreamy atmosphere as well.
SNOW SOUNDNEW![Alexandros]
A winter song that turns the season’s chill into instant heat, fusing a sense of speed with dazzling digital sounds.
[Alexandros]’s signature piercing high-tone vocals ring warmly through the cold air.
Widely praised as one of the band’s finest love songs, it captivates with a bittersweet yet romantic worldview.
Released in February 2017 as their 14th single, it drew major attention as the theme for JR East’s “JR SKISKI” commercial.
Perfect for winter drives or gliding across snow-covered slopes.
If you ride the rhythmic groove while you ski, you’re in for an exhilarating rush.
AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO
When it comes to songs that match the Shinkansen, it’s got to be this one! It’s a classic released in 2003 by TOKIO, a band that has truly transcended boundaries.
Many people will vividly recall the TV commercial, since it was used as a tie-in song for JR Central.
Produced by the master lyricist Rei Nakanishi, with composition by the legendary Kyohei Tsutsumi, who created countless hits.
The chorus is so catchy that you can’t help but hum along when the song or the commercial comes on.
It paints the image of the Nozomi racing ahead and fills you with a sense of a bright future!
We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā
Rock ’n’ roll at its best! Sambomaster’s “Dekikkonai wo Yaranakucha” has been loved for years as a go-to cheer-up song since its 2010 release, and it was even used as the theme song for the 2018 drama Cheer☆Dan.
It also played in JR East Group’s “Overseas Railway Project” commercial.
It’s unbelievably fiery—but that heat is exactly what makes it great! Its message helps you hold on when you’re about to falter or feel like giving up.
The powerful band sound and vocalist Yamaguchi’s passionate singing are overwhelming.
The ending of the chorus, overflowing with affirmation and hope, is wonderful—it makes you want to shout along!
meringuemakaroni enpitsu
Makaen’s “Meringue,” chosen as the 2020–2021 theme song for JR East’s classic winter campaign JR SKISKI, is a winter anthem whose energetic sound and passionate, youthful resonance are both cool and heart‑warming.
Even the title “Meringue” feels so characteristic of Makaen—light and fluffy—packed with the charm of music that seems to embrace a range of emotions.
The fusion with strings is another highlight!
Heroineback number
From the very origin of their band name—said to come from frontman Iyori Shimizu’s own heartbreak stories as the group’s primary lyricist and composer—back number has produced many breakup and love songs.
Their 2014 single “Heroine,” used as the CM song for JR East’s “JR SKISKI” campaign featuring Suzu Hirose, has become one of the band’s beloved signature tracks.
Beyond the song’s inherent appeal, the string arrangements characteristic of co-producer Takeshi Kobayashi and the organ timbre introduced in the intro add a distinctive flavor.
Even now, well into the 2020s, many back number fans probably find this song coming to mind whenever they see a ski resort.
My Favorite (My Favorite Things)Kotoringo
The TV commercials for the campaign “That’s right—let’s go to Kyoto,” which Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) has been running since 1993, vividly showcase tourist spots in and around Kyoto City.
The series has been so influential that many people say it inspired them to take a trip to Kyoto.
In 2018, it also made headlines when Kyozo Nagatsuka, who had served as the narrator for 25 years since the campaign began, stepped down and Tasuku Emoto was announced as his successor.
The version introduced here was released in the spring of 2018 and features Kanshuji Temple, founded in the year 900.
The CM uses the jazz standard “My Favorite Things” as its theme music.
The arrangement, notable for its mysterious harmonies in the intro, was created by musician kotringo, known for her work on the soundtrack of the film “In This Corner of the World.” The arrangement was reportedly crafted in response to a request to evoke the feeling of a celestial maiden.